The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

School/Center Overview

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/

Duties

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will aid the Clinical Research Coordinator and the Principal Investigator in the development and execution of data driven quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the Penn Center for CHWs. The principal role of the CRA will be to provide general research and administrative support for the IMPaCT Transitions, Home, and Primary Care programs. Administrative duties will include reviewing UPHS electronic medical records on a daily basis to identify high-risk patients who meet the criteria to receive the IMPaCT intervention as part of their routine care. Research duties will also include screening and enrolling study participants, maintaining telephone follow-up with study participants, data collection, survey administration, medical chart abstractions, data entry/cleaning, as well as assisting with preparation and submission of regulatory documents to the Penn IRB and other entities. Additional tasks may include assisting with grant-writing based on pilot results, conducting literature reviews and assisting with the preparation of scholarly manuscripts and presentations. The CRA will be expected to perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications

The minimum of a High School diploma and 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. BA/BS preferred. -Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, Effective problems solving abilities, effective communication and writing skills, and detail oriented -Experience with clinical research: data collection, analysis and study design -Familiarity with medical terminology and experience gained in a medical environment preferred - Working knowledge of Penn Medicine Systems (EPIC, Sunrise, MedView, REDCap) desirable but not required -Computer skills include a familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access essential. Experience with STATA, SPSS or SAS a plus